There are a multitude of directories to choose from. Below we've provided a selection of print directories recommended by Bopp & Smith. Since some of these have online counterparts, when available, we've included SJSU King Library links.
American Library Directory
The American Library Directory provides information on over 35,000 public, academic, special, and government libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada. The detailed profiles contain over 40 categories, including contact information, financial data, holdings and special collections, staff, and special services. This is an excellent resource for librarians and library users.
Directories in Print
With information on over 16,000 print and electronic resources, Directories in Print is the most comprehensive source of its kind, including information on directories related to government, business, financial services, religious organizations, health care and education, and more. This source is a great starting point for a user needing information with a specific focus, target audience, or industry in mind.
Dun and Bradstreet's Million Dollar Directory
Dun and Bradstreet''s Million Dollar Directory offers company information for the top 160,000 public and private businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The directory covers a wide range of industries including retail, finance, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, real estate, and more. Each entry includes details such as the names of company executives and directors, phone numbers and address, stock exchanges used, as well as the company's legal firm, banking, and accounting relationships. The Foundation Directory
The Foundation Directory provides information on nearly 8,000 foundations and grant-making institutions. Each entry contains the foundation's contact information, financial data, and funding priorities. The directory's arranged alphabetically by state, and then alphabetically by foundation within a state. The Foundation Directory also includes an index that allows users to search by subject or individual. This is an essential resource for nonprofit organizations seeking external support. Publisher's Directory
Publisher's Directory offers contact information and data on over 30,000 publishers and small presses throughout the U.S. and Canada. Indexes allow users to also search by subject, name, geographical location, or imprint.
Worldwide Government Directory
The Worldwide Government Directory contains information about more than 32,000 elected and appointed government officials in over 200 countries. This is a useful resource for a user wanting information about the hierarchical structure of a country's government or hoping to obtain the contact information of a government official.
Online Directories
Below are a few online directories we recommend. Some are generalist, while some are geared toward the information professional. Google Directory
Google's Directory is selected by the Open Directory Project, which calls itself the "largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web." Google is an excellent starting place for users looking for information on broad or popular topics.
Internet Library for Librarians
Begun in 1994, the Internet Library for Librarians now provides links to over 4,000 resources geared toward the library and information professional, including ready reference sources, internet tools, professionalization resources, and more.
ipl2
The result of a merger Internet Public Library (IPL) and the Librarians' Internet Index (LII), ipl2 bills itself as "the first public library of and for the internet community." A useful generalist resource, the website can be searched by subject, offers an extensive directory of newspapers and magazines, and provides sections for teens and kids.
Libweb Library Services via WWW
Libweb provides basic information on and links to over 8,000 libraries in 146 countries. Users can search by location, type of library, or keyword. Libweb is updated daily.
Open Access Journals Open Access Journals provides free access to over 5,000 scientific and scholarly online journals, over 2,000 of which are searchable at the article level. OAJ is a great resource for students and scholars, and includes several library and information science publications.
White Pages
While telephone print directories are excellent for obtaining local information, whitepages.com is helpful for users searching for the contact information of a business or individual anywhere in the U.S.
Print Directories
There are a multitude of directories to choose from. Below we've provided a selection of print directories recommended by Bopp & Smith. Since some of these have online counterparts, when available, we've included SJSU King Library links.
American Library Directory
The American Library Directory provides information on over 35,000 public, academic, special, and government libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada. The detailed profiles contain over 40 categories, including contact information, financial data, holdings and special collections, staff, and special services. This is an excellent resource for librarians and library users.
Directories in Print
With information on over 16,000 print and electronic resources, Directories in Print is the most comprehensive source of its kind, including information on directories related to government, business, financial services, religious organizations, health care and education, and more. This source is a great starting point for a user needing information with a specific focus, target audience, or industry in mind.
Dun and Bradstreet's Million Dollar Directory
Dun and Bradstreet''s Million Dollar Directory offers company information for the top 160,000 public and private businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The directory covers a wide range of industries including retail, finance, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, real estate, and more. Each entry includes details such as the names of company executives and directors, phone numbers and address, stock exchanges used, as well as the company's legal firm, banking, and accounting relationships.
The Foundation Directory
The Foundation Directory provides information on nearly 8,000 foundations and grant-making institutions. Each entry contains the foundation's contact information, financial data, and funding priorities. The directory's arranged alphabetically by state, and then alphabetically by foundation within a state. The Foundation Directory also includes an index that allows users to search by subject or individual. This is an essential resource for nonprofit organizations seeking external support.
Publisher's Directory
Publisher's Directory offers contact information and data on over 30,000 publishers and small presses throughout the U.S. and Canada. Indexes allow users to also search by subject, name, geographical location, or imprint.
Worldwide Government Directory
The Worldwide Government Directory contains information about more than 32,000 elected and appointed government officials in over 200 countries. This is a useful resource for a user wanting information about the hierarchical structure of a country's government or hoping to obtain the contact information of a government official.
Online Directories
Below are a few online directories we recommend. Some are generalist, while some are geared toward the information professional.
Google Directory
Google's Directory is selected by the Open Directory Project, which calls itself the "largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web." Google is an excellent starting place for users looking for information on broad or popular topics.
Internet Library for Librarians
Begun in 1994, the Internet Library for Librarians now provides links to over 4,000 resources geared toward the library and information professional, including ready reference sources, internet tools, professionalization resources, and more.
ipl2
The result of a merger Internet Public Library (IPL) and the Librarians' Internet Index (LII), ipl2 bills itself as "the first public library of and for the internet community." A useful generalist resource, the website can be searched by subject, offers an extensive directory of newspapers and magazines, and provides sections for teens and kids.
Libweb Library Services via WWW
Libweb provides basic information on and links to over 8,000 libraries in 146 countries. Users can search by location, type of library, or keyword. Libweb is updated daily.
Open Access Journals
Open Access Journals provides free access to over 5,000 scientific and scholarly online journals, over 2,000 of which are searchable at the article level. OAJ is a great resource for students and scholars, and includes several library and information science publications.
White Pages
While telephone print directories are excellent for obtaining local information, whitepages.com is helpful for users searching for the contact information of a business or individual anywhere in the U.S.